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Gucci Horsebit Clutch

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Gucci Python and Lizard Horsebit Clutch
Gucci Python and Lizard Horsebit Clutch

Gucci Python and Lizard Horsebit Clutch

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H 6 in W 15 in D 1 in

Gucci Python and Lizard Horsebit Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Roslyn, NY

horsebit design at front. Studded detail throughout. Detachable chain shoulder strap. Leather interior

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2010s Clutches

Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag
Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag

Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag

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H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 1.19 in

Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag

By Gucci

Located in Bilbao, ES

Gucci black canvas monogram horsebit clutch bag. Features silver-tone hardware, black leather trim

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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches

Gucci For Tom Ford Studded Monogram Clutch With Chain
Gucci For Tom Ford Studded Monogram Clutch With Chain

Gucci For Tom Ford Studded Monogram Clutch With Chain

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H 5.25 in W 1 in D 7 in L 10.75 in

Gucci For Tom Ford Studded Monogram Clutch With Chain

By Gucci

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Authentic GUCCI Monogram Studded Horsebit Clutch in Black & Tan. Crafted from GG monogram canvas

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci GG Monogram Horsebit Clutch
Gucci GG Monogram Horsebit Clutch

Gucci GG Monogram Horsebit Clutch

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H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in

Gucci GG Monogram Horsebit Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Gucci Horsebit Clutch was made in Italy and it is finely crafted of the classic Gucci GG

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

GUCCI Black Patent Leather Panel Gold Horsebit Clutch Handbag
GUCCI Black Patent Leather Panel Gold Horsebit Clutch Handbag

GUCCI Black Patent Leather Panel Gold Horsebit Clutch Handbag

By Gucci

Located in San Francisco, CA

GUCCI clutch bag comes in textured black leather with patent leather panels and features a flap

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Vintage Beige Cream Leather Horsebit Clutch Pochette Bag
Gucci Vintage Beige Cream Leather Horsebit Clutch Pochette Bag

Gucci Vintage Beige Cream Leather Horsebit Clutch Pochette Bag

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Gucci Vintage beige leather Horsebit clutch bag. Gold metal horsebit detailing on the front. Flap

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20th Century Italian Clutches

Gucci Tom Ford Monogram Horsebit Chain Clutch Bag
Gucci Tom Ford Monogram Horsebit Chain Clutch Bag

Gucci Tom Ford Monogram Horsebit Chain Clutch Bag

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Carry this playful Gucci clutch to your brunches and daytime outings. It is made from monogram

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

GUCCI 1995 Horsebit white gold buckles detail crossbody clutch WOC wallet
GUCCI 1995 Horsebit white gold buckles detail crossbody clutch WOC wallet

GUCCI 1995 Horsebit white gold buckles detail crossbody clutch WOC wallet

By Alessandro Michele, Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI 1995 Horsebit white gold buckles detail crossbody clutch WOC wallet Reference: LNKO/A02152

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard
Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard

Gucci by Tom Ford Beaded GG Red Horsebit Convertible Chain Clutch Lizard

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

beaded 'GG' Gucci pattern and lizard accents. The large silver horse-bit at the front is wrapped with

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Burgundy Patent Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Burgundy Patent Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Burgundy Patent Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Horsebit purple suede and python chain clutch bag  Gucci by Tom Ford
Horsebit purple suede and python chain clutch bag  Gucci by Tom Ford

Horsebit purple suede and python chain clutch bag Gucci by Tom Ford

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Horsebit purple suede and python chain clutch bag . The lining is in purple satin and burgundy

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Tom Ford S/S 2004 Runway Black&Pink GG Canvas Horsebit Clutch
Tom Ford S/S 2004 Runway Black&Pink GG Canvas Horsebit Clutch

Tom Ford S/S 2004 Runway Black&Pink GG Canvas Horsebit Clutch

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Tom Ford S/S 2004 black and pink GG monogram horsebit clutch, collectors item. Features signature

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2003 Black leather 'Horsebit' chain clutch
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2003 Black leather 'Horsebit' chain clutch

Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 2003 Black leather 'Horsebit' chain clutch

By Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Tom Ford - Sold by Skof.Archive - Gucci “Horsebit” clutch with chain - Gold

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

Gucci Black Leather Horsebit Clutch GHW
Gucci Black Leather Horsebit Clutch GHW

Gucci Black Leather Horsebit Clutch GHW

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci Black Leather Horsebit Clutch Features optional chainlink strap Made In: Italy Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Black Gucci Monogram Canvas Stripe Horsebit Clutch Purse
Black Gucci Monogram Canvas Stripe Horsebit Clutch Purse

Black Gucci Monogram Canvas Stripe Horsebit Clutch Purse

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Stunning Gucci XL Black Monogram Canvas Striped Horsebit Clutch Golden hardware & Studs

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Monogram Canvas Satin Stripe Harness Horsebit Chain Clutch
Gucci Monogram Canvas Satin Stripe Harness Horsebit Chain Clutch

Gucci Monogram Canvas Satin Stripe Harness Horsebit Chain Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gucci Monogram Canvas Satin Stripe Harness Horsebit Chain Clutch in excellent condition. Signature

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Gucci  Vintage S/S 2003 Green Horsebit 1955 Clutch Bag
Gucci  Vintage S/S 2003 Green Horsebit 1955 Clutch Bag

Gucci Vintage S/S 2003 Green Horsebit 1955 Clutch Bag

By Gucci

Located in London, GB

Tom Ford for Gucci Spring/Summer 2003 GG logo clutch. Collector item. Features signature horsebit

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

GUCCI Black Leather HORSEBIT Clutch Shoulder Bag TOM FORD ERA
GUCCI Black Leather HORSEBIT Clutch Shoulder Bag TOM FORD ERA

GUCCI Black Leather HORSEBIT Clutch Shoulder Bag TOM FORD ERA

By Gucci

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare Gucci clutch shoulder bag from the TOM FORD Era. It is crafted in textured black leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch
GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch

GUCCI Unworn Black Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Bag Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful Black Gucci Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Signature horsebit detail Luxurious black

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

GUCCI glossy scaled leather gold stirrup horsebit foldover long clutch bag
GUCCI glossy scaled leather gold stirrup horsebit foldover long clutch bag

GUCCI glossy scaled leather gold stirrup horsebit foldover long clutch bag

By Gucci

Located in Hong Kong, NT

GUCCI glossy scaled leather gold stirrup horsebit foldover long clutch bag Brand: Gucci Model Name

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Black 'GG' Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Brown GG Distressed Gold Large Horsebit Clutch
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Brown GG Distressed Gold Large Horsebit Clutch

2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Brown GG Distressed Gold Large Horsebit Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003 Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Clutch Bag XL
GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003 Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Clutch Bag XL

GUCCI by Tom Ford 2003 Exotic Ostrich Skin Horsebit Flap Clutch Bag XL

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

Beautiful Purple Gucci XL Horsebit Flap Bag A timeless Gucci piece Designed by Tom Ford for Gucci

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2005 Gucci by Frida Giannini Flora Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
S/S 2005 Gucci by Frida Giannini Flora Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

S/S 2005 Gucci by Frida Giannini Flora Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Frida Giannini, Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Giannini's first collection for Gucci, Spring/Summer 2005. Frida took the classic horse-bit clutch designed

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Medium Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Studded Suede Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch
F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Studded Suede Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch

F/W 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Studded Suede Large Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Serpent Large Enamel Horsebit Convertible Clutch
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Serpent Large Enamel Horsebit Convertible Clutch

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Serpent Large Enamel Horsebit Convertible Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: Designed by Tom Ford during his tenure at the house of Gucci, this bag

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Metallic Purple Enamel Horsebit Mini Clutch
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Metallic Purple Enamel Horsebit Mini Clutch

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Gold Metallic Purple Enamel Horsebit Mini Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

handbag or can be converted into a clutch. We have many other rare Tom Ford Gucci horse bit bags coming

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Alligator Horsebit Crystal Enamel Serpent XL Clutch
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Alligator Horsebit Crystal Enamel Serpent XL Clutch

S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Alligator Horsebit Crystal Enamel Serpent XL Clutch

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting an extravagant rhinestoned serpent alligator horse bit convertible clutch by Tom Ford

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Gucci Tom Ford SS 2004 Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Bamboo Clutch
Gucci Tom Ford SS 2004 Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Bamboo Clutch

Gucci Tom Ford SS 2004 Jeweled Snake Head Horsebit Bamboo Clutch

By Tom Ford

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS SNAKE HEAD JEWELLED GG MONOGRAM LIMITED EDITION

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Gucci Horsebit Clutch
Gucci Horsebit Clutch

Gucci Horsebit Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Gucci GG monogram canvas horsebit clutch. This incredible Tom Ford for Gucci era clutch bag

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Early 2000s Clutches

GUCCI Snakeskin Horsebit Chain Clutch
GUCCI Snakeskin Horsebit Chain Clutch

GUCCI Snakeskin Horsebit Chain Clutch

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H 6.5 in W 13.75 in D 1.5 in

GUCCI Snakeskin Horsebit Chain Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Aurora, IL

DESCRIPTION Gucci Clutch From the 2003 Collection by Tom Ford Vintage Black Leather Animal Print

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Early 2000s Italian Shoulder Bags

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Gucci Horsebit Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary gucci horsebit clutch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, blue and more.

How Much is a Gucci Horsebit Clutch?

Prices for a gucci horsebit clutch can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $340 and can go as high as $8,065, while, on average they fetch $2,200.

Gucci for sale on 1stDibs

Long before trend-bucking creative director Alessandro Michele brought his hallucinatory “Utopian Fantasy” campaign to Gucci, it was a modest Italian leather shop. Today, it’s an internationally renowned luxury house with an iconic logo, and vintage Gucci clothing, handbags and shoes are among high fashion's most covetable goods.

Guccio Gucci (1881–1953) admired the stylish suitcases he saw wealthy guests arrive with at the Savoy Hotel in London, where he worked as a bellhop. So, in 1921, after a stint at Franzi, a luggage company in his hometown of Florence, he opened a leather goods shop of his own.

At first, Gucci’s Florence business specialized in equestrian accessories. But as its reputation flourished, particularly among the English aristocracy, so too did its footprint. In 1938, he brought three of his sons — Aldo, Vasco and Rodolfo — into the business and expanded it to Rome and later Milan. In the mid-1930s, a League of Nations embargo against Italy pushed Gucci to experiment with alternatives to imported leather. Its woven hemp fabric from Naples, adorned with the brand’s signature diamond print, was a hit, especially among A-list celebrities. The material was first used on suitcases before finding enduring popularity on handbags. (No list of revered designer purses would be complete without Gucci.)

In the 1950s, Elizabeth Taylor carried one of Gucci’s bamboo-handled tote bags, another adaptation to material rationing. After Jackie Kennedy was seen sporting a slouchy Gucci tote in 1961, it was renamed for the First Lady. Then Grace Kelly, on a visit to the boutique in Milan, inspired Rodolfo Gucci to work with Italian illustrator and Gucci textile designer Vittorio Accornero on the Flora print in 1966. Taking cues from Sandro Botticelli’s Primavera, with its pattern of flora and insects, it was painted entirely by hand and featured no fewer than 37 colors.

In 1953, just 15 days after opening his first store on New York’s 5th Avenue, Guccio passed away at 72. The early 1970s saw store openings in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but by the late 1980s, Gucci was floundering. Rodolfo Gucci took charge in 1982, but family drama and lawsuits ensued. In 1993, Rodolfo’s son, Maurizio, transferred his shares in the company to Investcorp, ending the family’s involvement in Gucci. Dawn Mello, then-president of Bergdorf Goodman, joined as creative director in 1989. But it was Tom Ford, who took over as creative director in 1994, who ultimately revived the brand.

Ford’s racy ads, shot by photographers such as Mario Testino, stirred controversy. And his potent vision of sexed-up femininity — with “jewel-toned satin shirts unbuttoned to there,” as Vogue described his breakthrough 1995 runway show — was wildly successful. The new millennium brought new ownership — Pinault Printemps Redoute in 2004 — and a more toned-down vision from Frida Giannini, who became sole creative director in 2006. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in 2015, and the storied brand took a giant leap forward.

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Finding the Right Clutches for You

Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.

Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.

Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.

Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.

The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.